Audio Technician

redcarrot; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Red Carrot in Alexandria, Virginia (on-site) seeks an experienced Audio Technician to set up, operate, and maintain audio gear for music, voiceovers, podcasts, and live broadcasts. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, collaboration with producers, and adherence to safety and copyright standards.

You will manage gear inventory, support events, and prepare reports on completed tasks and equipment status, with flexibility for evenings and weekends based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a professional recording studio or broadcast environment.
• Strong understanding of signal flow, routing, and patching.
• Experience with EQ, compression, reverb, and effects.
• Knowledge of microphone types and placement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Record and produce audio for music, voiceovers, podcasts, and live broadcasts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot audio equipment; manage inventory and setup for events.
• Collaborate with producers and clients to capture desired sound.
• Provide technical support during sessions and events; optimize speaker systems for venues.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports detailing tasks and equipment status.
• Adhere to safety protocols and licensing requirements for audio content.

Skills

Signal flow

Patching

EQ & dynamics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Pro Tools

Mixing consoles

Audio interfaces

Live sound gear

Job description

Title: Audio Technician

Location: Alexandria, Virginia (On-Site)

Travel: Flexibility in working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on project needs.

Red Carrot is seeking an Audio Technician to join a team supporting our federal government client. The Audio Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment to ensure high-quality sound recording for music, voiceovers, podcasts, and live broadcasts. This role involves troubleshooting technical issues, managing audio gear inventory, collaborating with producers and clients, and providing technical support for events. Additionally, the technician ensures compliance with safety and copyright regulations while preparing reports on completed tasks, equipment status, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recording and Production:
   • Set up and operate audio equipment, including microphones, mixing consoles, signal processors, and recording software.
   • Record music, voiceovers, podcasts, and broadcasts.
   • Ensure high-quality sound during recording sessions by monitoring audio levels, adjusting EQ, and managing signal flow.
   • Collaborate with producers and directors to achieve the desired sound and mood.
2. Equipment Management:
   • Maintain and troubleshoot audio equipment, ensuring all gear is in working order.
   • Manage inventory of audio equipment and software, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed.
   • Assist in the setup and breakdown of audio equipment for live events and broadcasts.
3. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Work closely with team members to ensure audio aligns with the overall project vision.
   • Provide creative input during production meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
   • Communicate effectively with clients to understand their audio needs and deliver high-quality results.
4. Technical Support and Speaker Setup:
   • Provide technical support during recording sessions, live events, and broadcasts.
   • Troubleshoot and resolve any audio-related issues that arise during production.
   • Set up and optimize speaker systems for events, ensuring clear and balanced sound coverage across the venue.
5. Reporting:
   • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports detailing completed tasks, ongoing projects, equipment status, and any issues encountered.
   • Provide insights and recommendations in reports to improve audio production processes and equipment usage.
6. Compliance and Safety:
   • Adhere to safety protocols for handling audio equipment.
   • Ensure compliance with copyright laws and licensing requirements for audio content.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a professional recording studio or broadcast environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of signal flow, audio routing, and patching.
  • Knowledge of audio processing tools, including EQ, compression, reverb, and other effects.
  • Familiarity with various microphone types, placement techniques, and recording environments.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced studio environment with tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, depending on project requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move audio equipment as needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during recording sessions.

Benefits at Red Carrot

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there's strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client's biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Training and Development - Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan - 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
• Profit Sharing - Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off - Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

About Us

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals - powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.

From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented - and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline - it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission - and their moment.

We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.